AP English Language & Composition Introduction

In the lesson, our professor Rebekah Hendershot goes through an introduction on AP English. She starts by discussing why this test exist, and then goes on to discuss rhetoric, what's on the test and how it is scored.

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Post by Sedeke Am Keitaon August 30, 2014

hi teacher, your lessons are very important and interesting but i have a problem with downloading the video courses, whenever i down load the video course and play it i can't see the written but only the instructor,hence, please help me clarify that mystery,thankssedeke keita

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Post by Sedeke Am Keitaon August 30, 2014

hi teacher, your lessons are very important and interesting but i have a problem with downloading the video courses, whenever i down load the video course and play it i can't see the written but only the instructor,hence, please help me clarify that mystery,thankssedeke keita

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Introduction

Why Does This Test Exist?

The AP English Language & Composition exam is designed to test your ability to think, reason, and express your thoughts according to the rules of rhetoric.

So what is rhetoric?

What is Rhetoric?

Rhetoric is the art of formal written and oral expression.

Many philosophers (and a lot of teachers) believe that if you can’t express your thoughts clearly and logically, you’re not really thinking clearly.

Why Does Rhetoric Matter?

A lot of the work you’ll do in college relies on rhetorical skills:

Writing papers

Participating in debates

Discussing ideas in class

Arguing with your friends

So Why Take a Test on Rhetoric?

It assures professors that you know your way around an argument and can express yourself clearly.

Synthesis essay (40-minute essay that integrates information from a variety of sources)

How This Course Will Work

Rhetoric Crash Course

Elements of argument

Logical fallacies

Basic and advanced rhetorical modes

The Rhetorical Analysis Essay

What is it?

How to do it

Practice

The Argumentative Essay

What is it?

How to do it

Practice

The Synthesis Essay

What is it?

How to do it

Practice

Final Thoughts

Tips for test day

Introduction

Lecture Slides are screen-captured images of important points in the lecture. Students can download and print out these lecture slide images to do practice problems as well as take notes while watching the lecture.

Related Books

The book features an effective, 5-step plan to guide your preparation program and help you build the skills, knowledge, and test-taking confidence you need to succeed. This fully revised edition covers the latest course syllabus and matches the latest exam. It also includes access to McGraw-Hill Education’s AP Planner app, which will enable you to create your own customized study schedule on your mobile device. There are 3 complete practice exams included, 3 separate study plans, and access to online quizzes.

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